Jammu, Jul 21: In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged terror facilitator in Kishtwar, who acted as a key support link for foreign terrorists operating in the Chatroo area.
In a statement, a police spokesperson said the accused was arrested in Kishtwar district. He described the action as a significant breakthrough against anti-national elements.
He said Mohd Rafiq Naik, a resident of Dwather, Singhpur, was arrested for his alleged involvement in providing logistical support to foreign terrorists. Police said his role surfaced during the investigation of FIR No. 03/2026 registered at Police Station Chatroo under Sections 61(2), 109, 147 and 148 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Sections 13, 16, 18, 19 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and Sections 7/27 of the Arms Act.
The spokesperson said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Naresh Singh stated that following a meticulous investigation and targeted operations, police arrested the accused for his alleged role in facilitating foreign terrorists.
“Preliminary investigation has revealed that Naik was allegedly acting as the main handler of the Saifullah Group in the Chatroo area and had provided active assistance to the foreign terrorist group operating in the region,” he said.
The spokesperson said the arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of his involvement, network and links with the foreign terrorist group.
He added that police had earlier arrested Muneer Ahmed and Mashkoor Ahmed, both residents of Chatroo, for their alleged involvement in facilitating terrorists.
“The investigation is continuing to identify and dismantle the entire support network, and all those found involved will be brought to justice in accordance with law,” he said.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and its support network, J&K Police said it remains committed to maintaining peace, public order and security in the region and urged people to share any information related to terrorist or anti-national activities—(KNO)
